KN95 Filtering half mask

Health risk / other Protective equipment Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: KN95 Filtering half mask
Alert NumberA12/01886/20
BrandWelooo
CategoryProtective equipment
Risk TypeHealth risk / other
Notifying CountryGermany
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model NumberKN95 / FFP2
Published25 December 2020

Risk Description

The particle/filter retention of the material is insufficient (measured value 44,1%). Consequently, an excessive amount of particles or microorganisms might pass through the mask, increasing the risk of infection if not combined with additional protective measures. The product does not comply with the Personal Protective Equipment Regulation and with the relevant European standard EN 149.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Destruction of the productDate of entry into force: 07/12/2020Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): RetailerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end usersDate of entry into force: 25/11/2020

Product Description

Single use particle half-face filter mask for protection against particles and aerosols, labelled KN95 and FFP2. The product is embossed with "KN95" on the side.

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